Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right; inscription ANTONINVS AV, IVS PP TR PX, I (all around). Reverse: Pietas standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a child in her left, with two children standing at her sides; inscription PIETA, VG C, II (all around), in SC. Date: 158–159. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 29.5 mm (obverse), 34.1 mm (reverse); weight 22.19 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_165

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (4.7Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4268 x 4268 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AV Ivs Pp Tr Px I Reverse Pietas standing left holding globe outstretched right hand child two children standing sides inscription PIETA Vg C Ii Sc Date 158–159 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 29.5 mm obverse 34.1 mm reverse weight 22.19 g axis 0° circular worn metal object uneven edge textured pitted surface showing mix brown dark brown greenish small areas bluish tones surface bears faint raised outline human profile surrounding decorative elements worn rim details patches darker discoloration lighter brown highlights across object.